Average Cargo Executive Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Cargo Executive salary for 2024 in Qatar and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Qatari riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the QAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฑ.ู‚.

How Much Does a Cargo Executive Make in Qatar?

A Cargo Executive working in Qatar will typically earn around 164,200 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 79,600 QAR to the highest average salary of 263,100 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
164,200 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
13,683 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
79,600 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,633 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
263,100 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
21,925 QAR

These are average salaries for a Cargo Executive in Qatar and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Cargo Executive to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Cargo Executive salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Cargo Executive Salaries in Qatar

So we've looked at the average salaries a Cargo Executive will earn in Qatar. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Cargo Executive can earn between 79,600 QAR and 263,100 QAR on average in Qatar. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Cargo Executive in Qatar is 176,800 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 176,800 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 176,800 QAR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Cargo Executive salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 113,840 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 113,840 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 232,400 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 232,400 QAR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Cargo Executive Salary by Experience Level in Qatar

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average cargo executive salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Cargo Executive in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 90,900 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Cargo Executive salary would increase to 125,100 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Cargo Executive, the average salary would be 176,800 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 214,000 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Cargo Executive with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 228,500 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Cargo Executive with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 246,500 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
90,900 QAR
2-5 Years +38%
125,100 QAR
5-10 Years +42%
176,800 QAR
10-15 Years +22%
214,000 QAR
15-20 Years +6%
228,500 QAR
20+ Years +9%
246,500 QAR

Cargo Executive Salary by Education Level in Qatar

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Cargo Executive in Qatar based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Cargo Executive in Qatar with a high school education can earn an average salary of 109,340 QAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Cargo Executive in Qatar with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 128,500 QAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Cargo Executive in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 189,300 QAR.

  • Master's Degree. A Cargo Executive in Qatar with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 246,500 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
109,340 QAR
Certificate or Diploma +17%
128,500 QAR
Bachelor's Degree +45%
189,300 QAR
Master's Degree +31%
246,500 QAR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Qatar is around 78,400 to 235,000 QAR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Cargo Executive Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Qatar, a male cargo executive will earn an average of 172,200 QAR, while a female cargo executive will earn around 159,400 QAR.

This means that a male cargo executive earns approximately 8% more than a female cargo executive for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
172,200 QAR
Female -8%
159,400 QAR

Cargo Executive Average Pay Raise in Qatar

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Cargo Executive in Qatar is around 12% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Qatar is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Cargo Executive in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Qatar for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Qatar.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Cargo Executive Bonus and Incentive Rates in Qatar

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Cargo Executive is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Qatar earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
192,600 QAR
Private Sector -5%
183,700 QAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Cargo Executive

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Cargo Executive in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 200,000 QAR
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 221,500 QAR
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 176,800 QAR
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 113,780 QAR
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 115,220 QAR
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 105,940 QAR
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 207,800 QAR
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 93,340 QAR
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 79,500 QAR
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 312,400 QAR
Aircraft Electrician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 101,860 QAR
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 103,600 QAR
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 197,600 QAR
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 85,460 QAR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 180,500 QAR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 282,500 QAR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 201,100 QAR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 84,780 QAR
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 95,600 QAR
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 301,600 QAR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 97,640 QAR
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 254,700 QAR
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 92,900 QAR
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 83,060 QAR
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 294,700 QAR
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 214,000 QAR
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 190,500 QAR
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 205,700 QAR
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 305,600 QAR
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 371,100 QAR
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 345,100 QAR
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 83,100 QAR
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 118,060 QAR
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 372,600 QAR
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 215,100 QAR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 80,760 QAR
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 238,900 QAR
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 209,500 QAR
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 397,900 QAR
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 209,700 QAR
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 318,800 QAR
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 113,420 QAR
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 361,600 QAR
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 190,500 QAR
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 88,480 QAR
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 78,480 QAR
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 317,700 QAR
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 130,400 QAR
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 283,700 QAR
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 130,400 QAR
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 119,080 QAR
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 172,400 QAR
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 158,700 QAR
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 169,000 QAR
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 134,600 QAR
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 204,000 QAR
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 77,100 QAR
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 322,600 QAR
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 80,800 QAR
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 97,460 QAR
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 192,600 QAR
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 225,300 QAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Qatar, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Doha 197,600 QAR